With the SuperMotocross World Championship coming up, which will be contested on larger tracks that have elements of both Supercross and Motocross like Daytona this week, this is also a chance for Hampshire to get some laps in on a course type that could prove critical. Graham Rahal hoisted his first trophy there in 2008. Pit Passes are not valid for event entry. There are two other long straights with heavy braking zones that afford opportunities to overtake. The 20th edition of the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg opens the 2023 campaign with storylines around every turn. NBC Sports analyst James Hinchcliffe called Rossis offseason move from Andretti to Arrow McLaren one of the top stories of the series. Of his three #INDYCAR starts in the Streets of St. If you get it just right, its a fast lap. McLaughlin said the key to repeating as champion is following the same plan as last year and not backing down from the track's challenges. The 24-year-old Jupiter native starred on his way to IndyCar, becoming the first driver ever to win championships in all three feeder series. Colton Herta, who led a 1-2-3 for Andretti Autosport late in practice, held on to finish 2nd with Dixon's teammate Alex Palou completing the top three. 14 Chevrolet; as a rookie, Kirkwood finished 24th in points with more crashes (seven) than top-15 finishes (three). Grand Prix of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Street Course April 23 - 25, 2021 . 100 LAPS | 180 Miles The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. If you have not received your pit pass voucher, please emailtickets@gpstpete.com. In todays early returns, it looks like it could be a solid weekend for Michael Andrettis group. "It reminds me a little bit about Monaco," said 2022 Rookie of the Year Christian Lundgaard. He dedicated the win to his family, who he hadn't seen in two and half years - mostly due to the pandemic. Put the pedal (or lever) to the metal and enjoy a captivating display of speed and power boats in the Sunshine City. As a team, weve been fairly successful. He has finished second four times (most recently in 2019) and led 26 laps last season. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. St. Petersburg boasts one of the most picturesque road courses in all of motorsports. The track map of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. The race is set for Friday . Friday-Sunday, downtown; the 1.8-mile, 14-turn track uses the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts and The Dal Museum, and . The thing I love about street circuits is thats your limit, the wall," the 29-year-old said. Hes won at Nazareth, Pa. (his first win) and Motegi, Japan; at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (the famed Indy 500 and also on the road course) and at Fort Worth, Texas. The 110-lap race covers almost 200 miles as each races competes to win the Verizon IndyCar Series' season opening event. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Sunday, October 25, 2020 Oct 25, 2020 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Saturday, October . Both of Dixons wins last year came on temporary road courses like St. Petersburg at Belle Isle, Mich., and Toronto. Theres no reason to think he wont be in the mix to win Sunday. Download (PDF, 4.6MB) INDYCAR Party in the Park will kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend on Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Armstrong will not be driving in the five oval events this season, as two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato will take over the No. The Pit Pass is all yours - non-transferable. The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. Meyer Shank Racings Simon Pagenaud will be making his 200th start Sunday, tying him for 27th on the all-time list with Raul Boesel. He has led the most laps (269) here and has started on the front row 12 times. ", "This one always just because its the first one that comes up," Dixon said of his intent to finish business. Bring along your 'Official Pit Pass Voucher'. Pit passes are valid all weekend long excluding the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Sunday. To watch the extended postrace show, click over to the special stream on Peacock after the race ends. Registration is now open at gpstpete5k.com. 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The track map of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Registration Website: gpstpete5k.com Scott McLaughlin enters St. Pete as the defending race winner (his inaugural career victory was the first of three in his second IndyCar season last year). 100 LAPS | The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. Feld Motor Sports. There are ten races scheduled over multiple circuits this weekend. Though there was some offseason movement, most of the usual suspects . Cant, TONIGHT! He earned his first career win at last year's St. Pete Grand Prix. Applause and a standing ovation greeted his formal introduction. You must redeem your Pit Pass vouchers outside the Box Office at Mahaffey Theater. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Home March 3-5, 2023 March 3-5, 2023 GRAND PRIX GEAR Subscribe to our E-Club! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The 19th edition of the race gets underway Sunday afternoon. Dixons 62 wins have come at 24 different tracks most in the series among active drivers. The Official Website of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, St. Petersburg's Premier Motorsports Festival: March 3-5, 2023 on the Downtown Streets of St. Petersburg From the north (Tampa) I-275 south. The green flag drops Sunday afternoon at 12:30 P.M. ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg boasts one of the most picturesque road courses in all of motorsports. There are two other long straights with heavy braking zones that afford opportunities to overtake. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Sunday, April 25, 2021 Apr 25, 2021 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Saturday . The Looper provides a circular route between the city's parking facilities, hotels, restaurants and attractions at no charge. Looking back, Kirkwood said being on a smaller team helped him last year because he would have been really thrown into the deep end as a rookie at a power shop like Andretti. McLaughlin is one of three drivers to celebrate their first career IndyCar series win on the 1.8-mile 14-turn circuit. Peacock also will be the streaming broadcast for both practices and qualifying and Indy NXT races. 17-year-old Josh Pierson will get his first shot at a big stage, inching closer to his ultimate goal. Qualifying for the 19th Grand Prix of St. Petersburg starts Saturday at 2:15 P.M. The 19th edition of the race gets Sunday afternoon underway. We obviously havent had the record of what Penske has here. Those contests are slated to conclude . After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. One of them will be run via the INDY NXT Series, which is one rung below the top-level INDYCAR. It features a week-long festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities including: The City of St. Pete's website has information on parking, street closures and other transportation issues. After finishing 20th or worse in his last three starts here, the 2016 Indy 500 winner will make his first start with the Arrow McLaren team, but was 21st on the timing sheet today. Six-time series champion Scott Dixon will be making his 369th start (tying A.J. Cashless transactions only please. Find more on the Firestone Grand Prix website. "You gotta use the walls and get right up against them. POSTRACE SHOW ON PEACOCK: After the races conclusion, an exclusive postrace show will air on Peacock with driver interviews, postrace analysis and the podium presentation. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Tampa Bay Rowdies Saturday, February 18, 4-8 PM Al Lang Stadium. Clearwater, FL 33762 View Website (727) 527-8464 Clearwater Details Tampa Bay Grand Prix is an indoor go karting facility with two locations in the Tampa Bay Florida area. Is this the year Dixon finally breaks through? INDYCAR RADIO NETWORK:The IndyCar and Indy Lights races and all practices and qualifying sessions will air live on network affiliates, SiriusXM 160,racecontrol.indycar.comand the IndyCar app. He won the opening feature of that Triple Crown format but crashed in the second race and finished last. 20 BITNILE.COM Chevrolet will be. Runners and walkers have the unique opportunity to race on track during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding weekend for the first time since 2019. Last March, the 29-year-old Penske Racing driver earned his very first career NTT IndyCar Series victory from pole position, no less in the street race around the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront. The 2022 St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix will take place in downtown St. Petersburg, FL on Labor Day weekend Sept. 2-4. There are 27 cars entered, a record for St. Pete (topping 26 last year and in 2012 and 08. "I call it like a mini-Monaco," joked reigning St. Pete champion Scott McLaughlin. Marty Snider, Kevin Lee and Dave Burns are the pit reporters. The No. All eyes will be on Penske and Ganassi this weekend but the real focus should be on Andretti. . It was just an opportunity and Im here to learn, Hampshire told NBC Sports. The race runs right along the beach, flanked by palm trees, yachts, and plenty of sunshine. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. St. Petersburg is classified as an FIA Grade Two circuit. You know if you over-exceed the limit, you damage your car. Track Map; Schedule; Track Crossing Times; Entry Lists & Results; Souvenir Program; Official 2023 Program . The race runs right along the . Additional Information: Additional maps, forms and information at imsacompetitors.com. The downtown course runs near Tropicana Field, the home of the Major League Baseball's Rays and around Al Lang Stadium, the spring training home of many major league teams over the years. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. Latest News 24 February 2023 Things to Expect During Race Weekend 23 February 2023 (Click here for information on how to sign up for Peacock.). Tampa Bay Grand Prix 12350 Automobile Blvd. Peacock also will be the streaming broadcast for practices and qualifying. More info: Details on tickets, parking, event schedule and more here. "Ive kind of had a semi-celebration here from when we won the (2020) championship a couple years ago, so that was actually nice," said Dixon of the pandemic season change when St. Pete concluded the season instead of starting it. If I can give some value to the sponsors, Id rather be here than on the couch this weekend.. Hampshires other three results this season have each been second-place finishes. "Im enjoying every second of it. Please visit. ST. PETERSBURG The IndyCar Series opens this weekend for the 20th running of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. FORECAST: According to Wunderground.com, its expected to be 76 degrees with a 3% chance of rain at the green flag. The Grand Prix announced Thursday that Firestone and RP Funding have signed on to remain the events title and presenting sponsors through 2025. Home; Track Map; Schedule . The 1.8-mile, 14-turn (5 lefts, 9 rights) circuit incorporates streets of downtown St. Petersburg and a section of runway of Albert Whitted Airport. That is a little bit strange for sure.". Qualifying to set the 27-car field for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is Saturday at 2:15 p.m. Saturdays inaugural NTT IndyCar Series qualifying session of the year will mark the debut of a new procedure for time trials. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the . Herta is the only driver in that stable that has ever won an IndyCar race. Paddock Passes. Team Penske has their sights set on another title, as Will Power enters the year as the reigning champion. The first session was a little messy, Dixon said. Three-day tickets are available now on the event's. MORE: Dylan Ferrandis returns to Supercross at Daytona. Thats the fun part about this track.". Health& Fitness Expo Thursday, February 23, Load In 12-6 PM Tampa Convention Center. Length of the Racetrack: 1.8 mile, 14-turn Temporary Street Course 9.4.8 - Direction of the Race: Clockwise 9.4.10 - Pole Position: On the Right 9.4.20 . Sundays race marks his 305thconsecutive race second-most in series history. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Mar 3, 2023 - Mar 5, 2023 See All Dates & Times 400 1st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 View Website St. Petersburg Details Dates & Times One of the premier events in St. Pete/Clearwater, the Firestone Grand Prix races through the streets of downtown St. Pete as IndyCar's season opening event. Here are the details and IndyCar start times for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete race weekend (all times are ET): TV: Sunday, noon ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock, the NBC Sports App and NBCSports.com. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE, NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifications (Live), NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifications (Delay). 15 Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing had a similar reaction, "I just figured hed won everywhere, to be honest. 15. This is our first sign of how quickly it will pay off for both Rossi and his new team. The race runs right along the beach, flanked by palm trees, yachts, and plenty of sunshine. Well see how much the experience and change of scenery help, starting this weekend. Should a second or third incident occur, the clock will continue to run. Though there was some offseason movement, most of the usual suspects return to the downtown 1.8-mile, 14-turn street course. And there have been plenty of first-time podium finishes scattered throughout the races 19-year existence. Romain Grosjean and Kyle Kirkwood could finally break out and snatch their first win, or the team could be in for another disappointing season. "Its kind of weird," Dixon said of how the St. Petersburg races have played out. The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. Power has nine poles at St Pete, and no other driver has more than one. 3 | 12/15/21 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS GENERAL 9.4.4 - Event Facility: Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Ph: 727-898-4639 100 1st St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 9.4.7 - Length of the Racetrack: 1.8 mile, 14-turn Temporary Street Course 9.4.8 - Direction of the Race: Clockwise 9.4.10 - Pole Position: On the Right 15. Pit passes are not valid for event entry. All Rights Reserved. The 2023 INDYCAR season begins this weekend on the streets of St Petersburg. The 42-year-old Dixon, whose 53 career wins are the most among active drivers and second only to A.J. Nearly half of those cars had some sort of on-track issue, consisting of either spins or wall taps that brought out several red flags throughout the session. The current race is in the downtown/waterfront area, having returned to this area in 2005. . becoming the first driver ever to win championships in all three feeder series. March 3-5, 2023. They will be located on Bayshore near Gasoline Alley. 2021 Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. The Wellcare Ambetter Health 5K on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track is set for Thursday, March 2, 2023, and online registration is now open at gpstpete5k.com. Keep left onto 5th Avenue S. Track is at 1st Street S. and 5th Avenue S. From the north (Clearwater) US-19 south. The Rookie of the Year battle will be interesting to watch as the season unfolds. "Its just a great atmosphere. Leigh Diffey is the announcer with analysts Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe (whose first career IndyCar victory came at St. Petersburg 10 years ago). "Its weird [not to have won here]. Im excited. The six-time IndyCar champion has won almost everything in the series except, somehow, the Grand Prix. Cars line up in front of the grandstands on the airport's main runway, zoom onto Dali Boulevard adjacent to The Dal and onto 1st . After finishing second in the 250 East points last year, Hampshire made the move to the West division and continues to chase down the 2022 East leader Jett Lawrence. Alexander Rossi is another driver searching for his first win at St Pete. Hampshire has four previous starts in the 250 class with a best finish of fourth in 2020. Well see. He earned five victories at Andretti Autosport from 2018-19 but since then has finished ninth, eighth and 10th in points. Find a track map, plus information about accessibility, shuttles and other transportation options on the event information page. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg > Multi-Day Tickets. After the long frontstretch, there's a tight right-hander into Turn 1 and then a quick left-hand turn. In addition to Canapino, Marcus Armstrong, Benjamin Pedersen and Sting Ray Robb will make their IndyCar debuts Sunday. Pit Passes - SOLD OUT. The six-time series champion has six podiums and 120 laps led in this event, but has been a bridesmaid four times. It also dips into the parking lot at Al Lang Stadium. Friday-Sunday, downtown; the 1.8-mile, 14-turn track uses the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts and The Dal Museum, and extends onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport. I mean INDYCAR itself, its just one big family," Lundgaard added. The new rule applies only to the first incident, however. Power has won a record eight pole positions. Click here for estimated track crossing times, Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, Rays Preseason Game: Thursday, March 2, Tropicana Field. ST. PETERSBURG The IndyCar Series opens this weekend for the 20th running of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants. The 32-year-old Tennessee native has been as good as any driver in the series. The contenders are Benjamin Pedersen (Foyt), Agustin Canapino (Juncos), Marcus Armstrong (Ganassi), and Sting Ray Robb (Coyne). The push-to-pass is not available on the initial start or any restart unless it occurs in the final two laps or three minutes of a timed race. It's 14 turns in total -- all along one of the more beautiful areas in Tampa Bay. 54th Avenue N. east. It helped launch his best season in the series, with two more victories (at Mid-Ohio and Portland, Ore.) in the No. It was a rough afternoon for RLL Racing, as Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal (25th, 26th) had several issues with their cars. "Im super-grateful for the support that the fans and everybody behind me has given me," the Oregon-native said before Friday's practice. City garages, the University of South Florida (USF) garage and Tropicana Field provide accessible parking at the prevailing rate. One additional set is available to rookie drivers for use in the Friday afternoon practice session. USF Pro 2000: Race 2 // Official 2023 Firestone Grand Prix Digital Fan Guide. One of the premier events in St. Pete/Clearwater, the Firestone Grand Prix races through the streets of downtown St. Pete as IndyCar's season opening event. Plenty of drivers have gotten into trouble in these two turns over the years. This wont be his first race at the track, however. [17] First bayfront course [ edit] The two-time IndyCar champion has finished second in points each of the last three seasons and won the Grand Prix in 2019 and 2020. They return to action March 25th in Seattle.With the 250 West division off this week, RJ Hampshire got a chance to try out a 450. 2023 Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. Click here for information on how to sign up for Peacock. Scott Dixon led the opening practice session for the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg. There are several First Aid stations throughout the facility: Your one-stop shop for all the information you need before making your way to the 2023 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding! August 2, 2022. Helio Castroneves (2007), Power (2010), Colton Herta (2021) and McLaughlin last year. 10 Honda in those races. . 100 LAPS | 180 Miles. This map shows the Tropicana dome course (used 1996-97): The Tropicana dome course was 1.6 miles in length and had 8 . Purchase Tickets Official Website Track Map. "In some ways, you just hit it right, like last year, we just hit it right, right car, qualified well, out front and made something happen. ", Rahal, who drives the No. Teams and drivers were finally able to hit the track today for the first practice session of the season. All rights reserved. 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Though McLaughlin was a three-time champion in Australian Supercars, he led only five laps in his first full IndyCar season (2021) and entered last years opener with questions about his potential. Yet, surprisingly, St. Petersburgs waterside course is one of the few venues on which six-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon has not won. Foyts 67 victories on the all-time wins list, mustered a smile when asked about his St. Pete success story. Pressed to find a reason for his near-misses at St. Pete after such a diverse trophy list, Dixon conceded this race and its placement at the beginning of the season has perhaps felt more like a wild card than most other races. "Its really hard to read. ", Another important characteristic is that sense of being "fresh season, fresh outlook, anyones game. The action begins Saturday with testing and practice from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be followed by races in the Bracket 500, 600 and 700 classes. 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Should there be an incident on track bringing out a red flag stoppage, the qualifying session time clock will also pause. #F, Top 6 time for @rinusveekay in the first practice, [Weekend Schedule] Lets get the 2023 @IndyCar s, Greetings from sunny St. Pete Scott Dixon was fastest in practice, laying down the quickest lap of the session in the final minutes.